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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Characterization in Grendel

Question 7 • TX-English IV

What is the definition of the word incredulous, based on its parts?

Answer
A
"not without growth"
B
"causing belief"
C
"without causing growth"
D
"full of disbelief"

Explanation

The prefix “in-” means “not,” and “credul” relates to believing or being willing to believe. So “incredulous” describes someone who is not readily believing something—someone full of disbelief. The correct choice is “full of disbelief.”

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